Majority of UK adults drinking within recommended guidelines

The majority of people in the UK are drinking within their weekly guideline amounts for alcohol according to new figures released today.

UK's first dedicated cava bar opens in St Pauls

What claims to be the UK's first authentic and dedicated cava bar has just opened, only a stone's throw from St Paul's cathedral in London.

EWBC conference all set for Rioja in October

The sixth EWBC Digital Wine Communications Conference is to take place in Logroño, Spain, from October 25-27.

Medlar's Robert wins Moët UK Sommelier of the Year

Clement Robert, head sommelier at Medlar Restaurant, London, has been crowned Moët UK Sommelier of the Year 2013.

Oddbins searches for The Palate

Oddbins is to roll out its amateur wine tasting competition for a second year.

Awards call for young retailers

The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) is calling for entries into its 2013 Achievement Award.

Wolf Blass sponsors Ashes coverage

Treasury's Wolf Blass wine brand is to co-sponsor the next two Ashes cricket series on Sky Sports.

Wm Grant MD to step down

William Grant & Sons EMEA managing director Gordon Dron has decided to leave the company following a restructure.

China recognises Champagne region

The Comité Champagne has confirmed that China now recognises Champagne's appellation d'origine contrôlée (AOC).

Maxxium to push Harveys Bristol Cream

Maxxium UK is to launch a limited edition bottle of Harveys Bristol Cream sherry to mark the 60th anniversary of the Queen's Coronation.

Bodegas Riojanas invests to guarantee quality of its wines

First Drinks cages Monkey Shoulder

First Drinks has launched a gift pack for its Monkey Shoulder Scotch whisky brand.

London pub removes draught beer and ups wine offer

A London pub is to up its wine offer after removing draught beer due to what it claims are rising costs.

Hendrick's pop up venue opens in Brighton

The Hendrick's Carnival of Knowledge has opened its doors at the Brighton Fringe today, kicking off a weekend timetable of events runing alongside a pop-up bar serving cocktails featuring the cucmber-infused gin.

LIWF a success despite fewer visitors

Exhibitors and organisers of the London International Wine Fair have hailed it a success despite more than 3,000 fewer visitors compared to 2012.

UK consumers to follow Americans in demand for sweeter style wines

The UK consumer is set to follow their US counterpart by developing a sweeter tooth for products which is likely to have an impact on the styles of wine they want to drink.

Memorial service for Michael Symington CBE in London on May 31

The Symington family is holding a memorial service for Michael Symington in London on May 31.

ACS calls on government to continue partnership approach on alcohol strategy

The Association of Convenience Stores has called on the government to continue to work with the drinks and retail industries in shaping its future alcohol strategy.

Carol Emmas: How much data do we really need?

There is currently no bigger craze - number-crunching is everywhere; on the football pitch, in the X Factors and Strictlys of this world and we now even eat and drink by it.

Harpers Debate: Supermarket sales warp wine data

Supermarket sales are overly skewing industry data on what wines are most popular, a wine broker has claimed.